SYNOPSIS PROJECTS ACTIVITIES EVENTS Xktkuue Hkwr Xk.kkfn lsfore~ dfiRFk tEcw Qy pk: Hk{k.ke~ mek lqre~ 'kksd fouk'k dkjde~ uekfe fo?us'oj ikn iadte~ Parmeshwaraji Maharaj Shri Eklingji The Ruler of Udaipur, Mewar The Palace Udaipur - 313001 Rajasthan India MESSAGE Date: 20th October 2008 The founding of 'The State of Mewar' and its governance is rooted in the solemn decree, of Maharishi Harit Rashi , the guru to Bapa Rawal and the founding father of 'Family Mewar'; that he will administrate the State of Mewar as a 'Dewan' (prime minister) and not as a 'King'. As per this commitment, succeeding head of the family of Mewar have always fulfilled the sacred position as trustee of Shri Eklingji, a manifestation of Lord Shiva who is the Eternal Ruler of Mewar. All the successors of Bapa Rawal are hereditary 'Dewans' of Shri Eklingji and Trustees of Mewar. The governance of the State of Mewar was thus based on this unique concept of 'Trusteeship' and 'Custodianship'. This form of governance ensures an inbuilt, self-motivated accountability that is crucial for long-term stability. Custodianship of the erstwhile Mewar resided in its day-to-day governance; as a service to the supreme authority unquestioned by the bounds of legalities and ownership for centuries. Faced with such issues in the democratic environment, the House of Mewar judiciously dispersed the governance of their residual heritage into a set of 'Not for Profit' and 'For Profit' enterprises that would conform and could function within the now constitutionally defined legal norms. These organisations effectively operated as individual entities steered by the core values of the House of Mewar for more than two decades. At the turn of the millennium, I envisaged that all 'Not for Profit' and 'For Profit' enterprises need to collectively carry the continuity and responsibility of Custodianship and present a role model of governance and sustenance for this century. It is this overarching vision, first penned down by me some time in the late 80's in the document 'Inheritance 76' that has evolved and transformed into the 21st century Heritage Brand of Eternal Mewar. MESSAGE .......... The House of Mewar represents the longest serving, unbroken custodianship in the world. A custodianship that transcends all boundaries of kingship, democracy and everything in between. Founded on the teacher- pupil principles by the Guru of our founding father Bapa Rawal, Maharishi Harit Rashi, this custodianship continues to manifest the cardinal rules for governance through the concept of values and precedence yet providing for flexibility of action. Eternal Mewar is thus iconic of centuries of custodianship and protection of the core values of the House of Mewar, which has stood the test of time. The key objective of Joint Custodianship Programme of Eternal Mewar is holistic sustainability; cultural, environmental, social and economic. To achieve these objectives we constantly strive for a greater awareness of Eternal Mewar and fundraising for its multifaceted projects, events and activities. Eternal Mewar is a timeless custodianship that continues to create benchmarks in governance, a role model of sustainability, an icon of Heritage, Tradition and Culture of Mewar and an Unbroken Legacy since 734 AD. I extend a special invitation to the 'People of Mewar' and 'People of the World', Leaders and Philanthropists, Corporate Houses, National and International Banks, Foundations, Trusts and NGO's working in similar focus areas and Central and State Government Organisations to become a Joint Custodian of Eternal Mewar and partner with us to share the responsibility of fulfilling the objectives. Arvind Singh Mewar 76th. Custodian House of Mewar Eternal Mewar The Palace Udaipur 313 001, Rajasthan-India Telephone +91 294 252 8001 Fax +91 294 252 8007 A r t s B u i l t H e r i t a g e FOCUS AREAS C u l t u r e E d u c a t i o n E n v i r o n m e n t 1 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 H u m a n Va l u e s To u r i s m FOCUS AREAS S p o r t s Tr a n s p o r t We l f a r e o f A n i m a l s 2 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Arts "Continuing the 15th century patronage established by Rana Kumbha when the Mewar court became a flourishing centre for both performing and visual arts" Past and Present P R O J E C T S Museums (since 1969): Literature Projects (2000-2007): The City Palace Museum, Udaipur that houses Several books on Mewar history and culture have invaluable artefacts of Mewari history and culture been commissioned. Primarily in Rajasthani, is functioning as a museum since 1969. Besides they cover diverse topics. Posters depicting salient this, the Crystal Gallery with the most unique features of history and culture of Mewar are also collections of Osler crystals in the world; the published. A set of six postcards from the British Flora Danica collection and The Vintage & period lithographs was published recently. Classic Car Collection are other Museum Organisations: MMCF and MMHPT Galleries of Eternal Mewar. Organisations: MMCF and LPHM Pvt. Ltd. Restoration of Artefacts (2000-2008): Music - Analog tape restoration (1999-2000): Several museum artefacts and displays such as the Conversion of 286 old spools into 96 dat tapes Palkis in the Zenana Mahal, the Ganesha and then into CD’s consisting of Dagar Brother’s painting at the entrance of Zenana Mahal, ivory Dhrupad in Raga Miya ki Malhar, Megh, Kafi ki doors in Bhim Vilas etc. have been carefully Hori, Bageshree, Puriya, Pilu and Rajwari Geet. restored by engaging restoration experts and Six CD’s and seven cassettes are launched as ‘The traditional artisans with the requisite knowhow. Royal Collection of Mewar’. Organisation: MMCF Organisation: MKSKT E X H I B I T I O N S Watercolour Journey Around the World to Jagriti at Jagmandir - an exhibition at the Palace Rajasthan. (31st December 2005 to 4th January on an island in Lake Pichola ?(2000; 2008): 2006): Jagriti is a ‘heritage exhibition onsite’ with Forty four water colour paintings by Dr. Hiroshi thematic galleries showcasing history and lifestyle Shimazaki, a Japanese Canadian Professor were at Jagmandir. Equipped with the most advanced exhibited at Sabha Shiromani ka Darikhana in exhibition techniques, lighting systems and the City Palace Museum. interactive exhibits, this exhibition is being Organisation: MMCF redesigned in 2008 and partly derives its contents from the earlier multilayered research undertaken as part of 'The City within a City' project in 2001-02 Organisation: LPHM Pvt. Ltd. and MMCF 3 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 C O N F E R E N C E S A N D W O R K S H O P S ( 2 0 0 6 - 0 8 ) Theme Year Organisers Target Group Indian Classical Music and 23rd March 2006 MKSKT with To understand and underline the tradition of Mewar Ministry of Culture, Indian Classical Music in Mewar region. Govt. of India ‘Rang’ - A four days, Arts and March 2007, MMCF with Aims to encourage diversity of cultural products Crafts bazzar with the regal March 2008 Samskara, local offered to the Udaipur tourist; nurture Udaipur festival of Holika Dahan artisans and creative economy; and promote the cause of local ‘Diverse Mediums, Collective craftspersons folk arts and crafts as a sustainable tourism Voice’ - A 15 days artisans activity workshop Yugdhara Poetry recitation at Monthly MMCF Local residents Sabha Shiromani ka Darikhana Future P R O J E C T S Photo Archives - Cataloguing, Preservation and Exhibition The project aims at documenting, preserving and presenting from a selection of about 14,500 photographs and 1100 glass negatives dating to late 19th and early 20th century from the royal family collection. The first Photography Exhibition is scheduled to be launched in March 2009. Manuscripts and Maps - Maharana Mewar Research Institute Several manuscripts, Bahidas (daily records of the Maharanas) dating since 18th century and invaluable maps from the 19th and early 20th centuries will be catalogued, digitized, preserved and made available for research work. Documentation of Bhajans (Temple songs) Shree Eklingji Trust with assistance form the Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust plans to document all Bhajans whose lyrics are now only known to a few surviving artists of Mewar. A C T I V I T I E S & E V E N T S We continuously engage in activities, events and workshops for the promotion, awareness and preservation of the built heritage. The annual calendar for such events is based on a dialogue with the partner organisations and institutions. Be a Joint Custodian of our ARTS, MUSIC and LITERATURE DONATE for our art projects: PARTNER in our arts and crafts activities: PARTICIPATE in our events 4 Version 2.0 / Volume 1 / 08.01.2009 Built Heritage “Respecting centuries of building traditions found by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century and successively evolved till the reign of Maharana Fateh Singhji in the 20th century” Past and Present P R O J E C T S Conservation Master Plan of The City Palace Nakkarkhana Ki Chatri, The City Palace Complex (2005-2007): The plan outlines a value Complex (2007): An architectural landmark at based and process oriented approach. It aims to the palace entrance, the chatri was restored with serve as a model in heritage management. traditional methods and is an exemplary Organisation: MMCF; Funded by Project Planning conservation of tangible and intangible heritage. Grant, The Getty Foundation, LA Organisation: MMCF Restoration of artwork at Mor Chowk (2005): Fateh Bagh (2002): Rawla Koshilav, a palace near The exquisite 19th century glass inlay work in Jodhpur in 1802 became a neglected piece of Mor Chowk within the City Palace is an icon for heritage in the 20th century.